Mathematics, MS

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Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Rhodes Tower 1515
(216) 687-4680
https://artsandsciences.csuohio.edu/mathematics/mathematics-masters-degree
Dr. Greg Lupton, Chair
Dr. Dan Munther, Graduate Program Director for MS in Mathematics

Area of Study

Master of Science

Introduction

The demand for people trained in mathematics will continue to grow because of the central role of the field in science, engineering, health and business. The Master of Science in Mathematics is designed to provide a deeper understanding of both theoretical and applied mathematics. Graduates of this program may pursue a variety of careers, including working as an actuary or analyst, computational modeler or data scientist, and teaching secondary school mathematics. This degree is also an ideal stepping stone towards a Ph.D. in mathematics.

Careers with a Mathematics Master’s Degree

Graduates utilize their skills in logical reasoning, analysis, modeling, and simulation. This skill set translates well to employers who seek highly trained professionals, making them competitive candidates in the job market.

CSU graduates can expect to find myriad employment opportunities in roles such as:

Academic researcher or professor
Data scientist
Quantitative analyst
Financial analyst
Teacher
UX Researcher
Predictive Modeler in Biology and Engineering
Cybersecurity consultant

Recent graduates have obtained full-time jobs at top companies such as Progressive, Sherwin-Williams, Cleveland Clinic and the Lerner Research Institute, Interstate Auto Insurance, Key Bank, PNC, and Cleveland Federal Reserve.

Our program also prepares students to successfully pursue doctoral studies after earning their master’s degree.

Faculty Research

Faculty members are active in many areas of research in pure and applied mathematics, including algebraic topology, commutative algebra, coding theory, computational mathematics, mathematical biology, ordinary and partial differential equations, and fluid dynamics.

For more information on Faculty research, please see: https://artsandsciences.csuohio.edu/mathematics/faculty-research

Tuition and Financial Aid

We believe in a cost-effective, accessible education that does not compromise on excellence. That is why Cleveland State’s MS in mathematics is one of the most affordable programs offered in the state of Ohio.

In addition to traditional forms of aid, such as student loans and scholarships, we offer graduate assistantships and tuition grants to qualified students.

To learn more about available opportunities, please contact the Mathematics and Statistics Department Graduate Program Director. We also suggest students review our roadmap to financial aid to discover more about applying for financial assistance.

Scheduling of Courses

Courses in the MS in mathematics are offered in a mix of evening and daytime slots during the academic year only.

Admission Information

In addition to meeting the College of Graduate Studies requirements for admission, applicants to the MS in Mathematics are expected to have:

A demonstrated mathematical background that includes coursework in multivariable calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and at least one upper-division mathematics course.
A baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall grade-point average of 2.75. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, data science or other area of science.
(Optional) Scores for the GRE submitted with the application.

Applicants without the required mathematical background are required to take the prescribed undergraduate courses to ensure adequate preparation for the graduate program. Applicants who do not meet the requirements above may be admitted on a probationary basis, subject to removing deficiencies during the first year of graduate study. Note that graduate students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 to remain in the program and to be eligible for Graduate Assistantships.

Degree Requirements (30 Credits)

In addition to meeting Graduate College requirements for the master’s degree, MS degree candidates must earn 30 credit hours distributed as follows:

Required Introductory Courses (8 Credits)

MTH 514 - Numerical Linear Algebra and its Applications
MTH 515 - Real Analysis
If MTH 515 - Real Analysis was already covered (including at the undergraduate level, i.e., a course equivalent to MTH 415), substitute with another course from the Pure Mathematics Electives.

Electives (18 Credits)

Choose from the following course lists:

Pure Mathematics Electives

Applied Mathematics Electives

Independent Study Courses

MTH 597 - Readings In Mathematics (1-4 credits)

Note(s):

Students may replace up to 1 course or 4 credits from the electives above, with other MTH courses in the CSU graduate catalog or an approved 500 or higher-level course in mathematics and statistics (e.g. STA 524 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics , STA 567 - Applied Regression Models ) or another department (e.g. EEC 592 - Special Topics in Electrical Engineering - Quantum Computing).

Exit Requirement (4 Credits)

MTH 696 - Mathematics Exit Project